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Ledlenser Kidled4R vs Petzl Swift RL

What Kidled4R does better (0) and where Swift RL wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Kidled4R
Ledlenser · 2021Kidled4R
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
2.1Brightness & throw6.6
2.2Battery & charging6.1
2.4Build & durability3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is Kidled4R better than Swift RL?

Kidled4R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Swift RL better than Kidled4R?

  1. Maximum output40 lm vs 1,100 lm27.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m vs 155 m6.2×
  3. Peak beam intensity160 cd vs 6,010 cd37.6×
  4. Maximum runtime18 h vs 100 h5.6×
  5. USB-C chargingNo · Kidled4R: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output40 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity160 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime18 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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